Senior Construction Inspector; Wastewater

Position: Senior Construction Inspector (Wastewater)
The PositionA Senior Construction Inspector at East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) performs lead and/or quality assurance inspection of contracted construction projects for wastewater treatment, pumping, storage, and distribution facilities to ensure quality and compliance with approved plans and specifications. This position requires construction supervision or field inspection expertise in a variety of disciplines including mechanical, civil and structural, electrical and instrumentation, control systems, and underground pipeline construction.

Senior Construction Inspectors are part of the EBMUD construction management team that is responsible for overseeing major capital infrastructure renewal and development throughout the East Bay.

Typical responsibilities may include:

Inspecting construction contracts related to water/wastewater collection, transmission, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities.

Reviewing contract plans and specifications for constructability.

Ensuring compliance of the contract plans and specifications by the contractor.

Ensuring overall project quality and proper safety practices.

Directing the work of EBMUD and consultant construction inspectors.

Performing specialized inspections including mechanical systems, medium voltage and general electrical systems, process controls, structural steel, welding, special coatings, and complex structural concrete.

Preparing complete inspection reports and project files.

Coordinating with EBMUD’s staff on operational impacts.

Keeping detailed records of construction progress, changed conditions, and as-built drawings.

The salary range is $11,593 per month, increasing to $12,173, $12,782, $13,421, and $14,092 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements
1. Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent; AND
2. Five years of responsible field inspection experience on municipal/industrial type projects involving civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical experience, including three years at a level equivalent to EBMUD’s Construction Inspector classification.
3. Possession of a California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of conditions and to perform inspections in confined spaces. Must be willing to work long and unusual hours and to work overtime as required. May be required to travel on overnight in-plant inspection trips out of the immediate area.

The most competitive candidates will also have experience in construction supervision of municipal, commercial, or industrial type projects.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at  Selection Process
1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at  by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. Candidates must achieve…